Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - Windows 8 Service
Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Pro | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Enterprise | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service |
| Service name: | NetTcpPortSharing |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service runs as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process of SMSvcHost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NetTcpPortSharing service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetTcpPortSharingServiceWindows8.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer.
Note. Make sure that the SMSvcHost.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.